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Back in 2019, I got tested for sleep apnea and was told I don’t have it.
However, I’m not very convinced. My oxygen saturation % runs below optimal around 93-95 and my hematocrit has been around 57-60 for many years.
Recent echocardiogram showed normal heart function so I can rule that out. I don’t suspect lung problems but I suppose a specialist could check.
I’m going to get another sleep apnea test since it’s been four years but I don’t snore and I can sleep 6-7 hours (while waking up twice to piss)
If anything, I might be borderline so a CPAP could help regardless.
My question is to you all is did you notice lower oxygen % pre CPAP if you measured it and did you tend to have a higher hematocrit? Did these things improve once you started using a CPAP?
However, I’m not very convinced. My oxygen saturation % runs below optimal around 93-95 and my hematocrit has been around 57-60 for many years.
Recent echocardiogram showed normal heart function so I can rule that out. I don’t suspect lung problems but I suppose a specialist could check.
I’m going to get another sleep apnea test since it’s been four years but I don’t snore and I can sleep 6-7 hours (while waking up twice to piss)
If anything, I might be borderline so a CPAP could help regardless.
My question is to you all is did you notice lower oxygen % pre CPAP if you measured it and did you tend to have a higher hematocrit? Did these things improve once you started using a CPAP?